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Games Talks Live returns to Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow in March
The Scottish Game Developers Association will run Games Talks Live across Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow from 24–26 March 2026, featuring lightning talks, networking and pitches from the SGDA Games Accelerator cohort.
Big Mac Day raises funds for the Children's Treatment Centre
Big Mac Day on February 1 returned to Cornwall and Lancaster, with proceeds from Big Mac sales at four local McDonald's directed to the Children's Treatment Centre, a community-funded agency marking its 30th anniversary in 2026.
Crossmaglen Square: residents and businesses invited to share views
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will hold a public drop-in on 10 March 2026 from 4pm to 8pm at Crossmaglen Community Centre to gather views as part of a study to develop an Improvement Plan for Crossmaglen Square.
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Showing: 851-860Black Mountain trail will link communities in West Belfast
Belfast City Council approved new walking trails to connect Black Mountain Shared Space with Upper Whiterock Road and Moyard Parade, including three pedestrian access points and landscaping.
Pop-up waste collections being trialled across Hillingdon
Hillingdon Council is trialling pop-up waste drop collections at local community venues so households can drop up to five bulky or small electrical items for free; the pilot runs from late January until June and will be reviewed.
Charity pub quiz hosted by Knutsford mayor is a sell-out.
The Knutsford mayor's charity pub quiz at The Angel on February 11 has sold out, with teams signed up to raise funds for East Cheshire Hospice and Knutsford in Bloom.
Charity shop cabinet reveals surprising mirrored shelving inside
A shopper at a Goodwill charity shop opened a wooden cabinet and found a pivoting door that reveals curved, mirrored shelving; a short TikTok clip of the discovery by @betterwithbells has more than 1.5 million views.
Ingleton panto involves more than 90 local people
More than 90 people are taking part in the Ingleton Theatre Group's pantomime, and a January 17 ticket launch raised £420; performances run February 25–28.
Thornbury Radio holds academy day giving aspiring presenters hands-on experience
Thornbury Radio held its inaugural Radio Presenters Academy Day on January 12 at Turnberries Community Centre, introducing 29 attendees to practical community broadcasting skills.
From bedroom to boardroom: three UK businesses that started small
BBC Bitesize profiles three UK companies that began in modest home settings and later grew to national or international businesses; one example is Classic Football Shirts, which started in a student house in Manchester in 2006.
South Staffordshire village Swindon sits as a gateway to the countryside
Swindon is a small South Staffordshire village located between Wombourne, Enville and Wall Heath and serves as an entry point to the local countryside. The village has a long history and active community life centred on a community centre and a cricket club.
Colchester anti-racism groups launch series of music gigs to engage residents
Colchester Unite Against Racism and Stand Up to Racism Colchester have launched a 'Love Music, Hate Racism' gig series beginning Feb 27 with a fundraiser at The Minories Arts Centre; a March 14 event at Colchester Arts Centre and further dates are planned.
Defibrillator presented to Telford pub after six-year community campaign
A defibrillator was handed to The Wickets pub in Wellington after a six-year campaign that collected and sold more than 400,000 milk bottle tops to fund the equipment.